The Puget Sound Concert Opera will present the West Coast performances of “La Callas,” a new opera by composer Clint Borzoni and librettist Elizabeth Coppinger. This English-language work is based on the true story of the love affair between Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis. “La Callas” is seen through the perspective of the Greek gods Zeus and Hera. The opera {…}
Composer/pianist Felix Jarrar and librettist Robert Feng will present Jarrar’s 13th opera, “you do not recognize the bodies in the water,” in a workshop performance at OPERA America on Nov. 22, 2022. Billed as a horror opera, Jarrar and Feng relate the story of an arsonist who is set free from prison so long as she works for a shadowy {…}
Brandon Vermont’s BARN OPERA has announced a new production of R. Strauss’ comedic opera, “Ariadne auf Naxos,” set to be staged on Sept. 16 and 17, 2022, at The BARN OPERA House in Brandon, Vermont. The show marks the return of live performances for the company. Artistic Director Joshua Collier’s innovative production keeps with the company’s inventive takes on opera {…}